KARACHI: Pakistan Railways has increased fares of passenger and freight trains after the recent hike in the prices of petroleum products.
The railways, According to a notification, has announced 10 per cent increase in fares of all shuttle, passenger, express and inter-city trains.
The new train fares will come into effect from August 17 at midnight.
The development comes a day after the caretaker government increased the prices of petroleum products by up to Rs20 per litre amid a rise in global oil rates.
The petrol had increased by Rs17.50 per litre while high-speed diesel (HSD) was hiked by Rs20 per litre. The new fuel prices are effective from August 16 (today).
Earlier on August 1, the former Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM)-led government had announced a massive Rs19 per litre increase in the price of petrol and diesel,
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